HARIPUR: A Christian couple here on Wednesday alleged the abduction, forced conversion and marriage of their ‘underage’ daughter. They also accused a local PTI leader and police of supporting the accused. The girl’s mother, Noreen Maseeh, of Mubin Banda area ...
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Islamabad: USAID in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced merit and need-based scholarships for Pakistani female students only in top 30 public and private higher educational institutions of the country. According to the official sources from HEC, ...
Read More »Panic as grenade hurled at girls school in North Waziristan
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A blast took place at a girls school in Haider Khel area of North Waziristan tribal district on Monday, when the students were taking intermediate examination. However, no one was hurt in the explosion. The police said miscreants ...
Read More »Two rooms for 264 schoolgirls
KASUR: The Government Girls High School of Hussain Khanwala, Chak 8, in Chunian tehsil of Kasur, speaks volumes for the interest level of the district education authorities to promote education in the rural areas. There are 264 students in the ...
Read More »Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Announces Ehsaas Primary School Graduation Bonus of Rs 3000 for Girls
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday announced Ehsaas Primary school graduation bonus of Rs 3000 for girls to ensure their enrollment in secondary education level. Dr. Nishtar said this ...
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